Frederick J. Riley is passionate about the development of communities and people. He is the Executive Director of Weave: The Social Fabric Project at the Aspen Institute. He spent nearly 2 decades working to ensure a positive life trajectory for youth with a focus on urban, underserved communities and poverty. He has served as Chief Advancement Officer for the Cincinnati YMCA, National Director of Urban Development for YMCA of the USA and has had held similar positions with YMCA of Southwest Illinois, Metro Atlanta YMCA, and, nationally, with the National Conference of Black Mayors.